Women's Health Justice

2017 Healthy Baby Network Annual Report

Health is Power

Health Justice is about who has access to power.

This year we wanted to talk about Health Justice, because we believe it is time to give power back to our mothers and babies. Vulnerable mothers are raising the next generation of Rochesterians in the face of overwhelming odds. When we create Health Justice, we give them the power to realize their amazing potential.

At the Healthy Baby Network, we’ve been working towards Health Justice for mothers and babies and are proud to share some of our achievements from the past year. Join us in celebrating the work that has been accomplished, and in planning for the work ahead.

Lauren Deutsch, Executive Director & Kim Hess, Board President

Women's Health is the Cornerstone of Healthy Communities

Healthy women have healthy babies, and have the energy and wellness to raise healthy families. Justice means ensuring that women have equal access to care, no matter their income, zip code, or race.

Women Speaking Up

Leandra is a single mom who found Healthy Moms right after she was diagnosed with postpartum depression and struggled to find help.

“Healthy Moms is a place where I don't have any guilt and there's no need for isolation because everyone understands what you're going through. Everyone struggles differently and this is the one place where people don't expect moms to be perfect. It was a very freeing experience when I first joined. Healthy Moms got me out of my shell."
— Leandra

Community Action Unites Us

We bring the community together.

Interconception Care

Mothers sometimes put their own care last. That's why our Interconception Care Grant is working to screen mothers for health issues when they bring their children in for well child visits. Mothers are screened and connected with care, and children benefit from healthier moms!

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The development of this report was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Grant #H49MC00118, Healthy Start Rochester, for an award of $750,000 per year. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as
the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.